Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Đề 18

Date: 12/11/2016

ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA ĐỀ SỐ 18

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1

A. check

B. chemistry

C. change

D. cheap

Question 2

A. zone

B. phone

C. none

D. stone

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3 A. considerate

Question 4 A. apply

B. photographer

B. anthem

C. community

C. appear

D. circumstance

D. attend

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5 Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of

professionals (D).

Question 6 Many successful (A) film directions (B) are former (C) actors who desire to expand (D)

their experience in the film industry.

Question 7 We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest (D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

Question 8: If she ______ sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.

A. hasn’t been

Question 9: Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored.

A. according to B. because of C. adding up

B. wasn’t

C. weren’t

D. hadn’t been

D. resulting in

Question 10: While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state.

A. a number people B. many people C. few people D. a few of people

Question 11: The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.

A. so that B. if C. such as D. as if

Question 12: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver ______ in the crash.

A. were injured B. are injured C. was injured D. have been injured

Question 13: The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________.

A. counterproductive B. unproductive C. productivity D. productive

Question 14: Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.

A. at B. about C. in D. on

Question 15: Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.

A. so as to B. so that C. in view of D. with a view to

Question 16: Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?

A. he would rather B. he feels like C. would he like

Question 17: My car is getting unreliable; I think I’ll trade it ______ for a new one.

A. off B. away C. in D. up

Question 18: The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.

A. banged B. hit C. knocked D. put

Question 19: _______ that she burst into tears.

D. he would like

A. Her anger was such

B. So angry she was

C. She was so anger

D. Such her anger was

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”

John: “______”

A. In fact, I myself don’t like it.

C. I’m glad you like it.

B. You’re welcomed.

D. But do you know how much it costs?

Question 21: Mary:” Have you brought my umbrella? – Peter: “Oh, no! I …………again. That is stupid of

me.”

A. forgot

B. have forgotten

C. had forgotten

D. forget

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain

Question 23: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

B. exchange

C. explain

D. arrange

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. failed to pay

C. had a bad personality

B. paid in full

D. was paid much money

Question 25: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.

A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning

to each of the following questions.

Question 26: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.

A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous. B. David drove so fast and was very dangerous.

C. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous.

D. David drove so fast that was very dangerous.

Question 27: The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”

A. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.

B. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.

C. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.

D. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately.

Question 28: The critics undervalued his new book.

A. The critics rejected his new book.

C. The critics had a low opinion of his new book.

B. The critics were fed up with his new book.

D. The critics turned down his new book.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each

pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: I had just come home. Then I heard the phone ringing.

A. No sooner had I come home then I heard the phone ringing.

B. Scarcely had I come home when I heard the phone ringing.

C. I had barely come home than I heard the phone ringing.

D. Hardly barely come home did I hear the phone ringing.

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Question 30: The train couldn’t leave. It was due to the snow storm.

A. The snow storm made the train unable to leave.

C. The snow storm made it impossible for the train to leave.

due to the snow storm.

B. The snow storm prevented the train to leave.

D. The train couldn’t leave because it was

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the correct

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

The wind controls our planet’s weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex

force (31)______ can kill and spread fear?

On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h

(32)______ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5 -billion worth of damage was caused and

19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours.

Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (33)______ 7 storm. They

remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (34)______ most of Britain

was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in

1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.

Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (35)______ of the power of the wind. It is one part of the

weather that people generally do not give a second thought to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial

role in people’s lives.

Question 31: A. what

Question 32: A. ran

Question 33: A. strength

Question 34: A. until

Question 35: A. recalls

B. which

B. blew

B. length

B. why

C. when

C. flew

C. power

C. when

C. memories

D. where

D. spread

D. force

D. while

D. reminders

B. remains

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving

immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late

19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a

movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the

ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a

job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the

programs Social Security – has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks

of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also

provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social

Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are

slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money

to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase

dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term

solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include

Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing

which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private

charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially

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among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work,

and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

Question 36: New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______.

A. the people who came earlier

C. only charity organizations

B. the US government agencies

D. volunteer organizations

Question 37: It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth

of______.

A. industrialization

B. modernization

C. urbanization

D. population

Question 38: The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ______.

A. deductions from wages

C. donations from companies

B. people’s willingness to work

D. enforcement laws

Question 39: Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis.

A. were introduced into institutions

C. functioned fruitfully in institutions

B. did not become institutionalized

D. did not work in institutions

Question 40: That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______.

A. elderly people ask for more money

C. the number of elderly people is growing

B. the program discourages working people

D. younger people do not want to work

Question 41: Persons on low incomes can access public housing through ______.

A. low rents B. state spending C. donations D. federal expenditure

Question 42: The passage mainly discusses ______.

A. public assistance in America

C. funding agencies in America

B. immigration into America

D. ways of fund-raising in America

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use

one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more

than a means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some

doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile

phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried

about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your

health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile

phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning

equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He

couldn’t remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk

on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His

family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can

detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is

some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use

your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.

Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones

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may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile

phone too often.

Question 43: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because

______.

A. they are indispensable in everyday communications

C. they keep the users alert all the time

B. they make them look more stylish

D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones

Question 44: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______.

A. the mobility of the mind and the body

C. the arteries of the brain

B. the smallest units of the brain

D. the resident memory

Question 45: The word “means” in the passage most closely means ______.

A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “method” D. “transmission”

Question 46: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may ________.

A. damage their users’ emotions

C. change their users’ temperament

B. cause some mental malfunction

D. change their users’ social behaviours

Question 47: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______.

A. suffered serious loss of mental ability

C. abandoned his family

B. could no longer think lucidly

D. had a problem with memory

Question 48: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______.

A. their radiant light C. their raiding power B. their power of attraction D. their invisible rays

Question 49: According to the writer, people should ______.

A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases

B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies

C. keep off mobile phones regularly

D. never use mobile phones in all cases

Question 50: The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.

A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”

C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”

B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”

D. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

THE END

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Date: 12/11/2016

ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KEY ĐỀ SỐ 18

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1

Question 2

A. check

A. zone

B. chemistry

C. change

C. none

D. cheap

D. stone

B. phone

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3 A. considerate

Considerate: /kən’sidərit/ Photographer: /fə’tɔgrəfə/ Community: /kə’mju:niti/ Circumstance: /’sə:kəmstəns/

Question 4 A. apply B. anthem C. appear D. attend

Apply: /ə’plai/ Attend: /ə’tend/ Appear: /ə’piə/ Anthem: /’ænθəm/

B. photographer

C. community

D. circumstance

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5 Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of

professionals (D).

Giải thích: his qualifications are → his qualification is vì trong câu này thì qualifications (bằng cấp) được

chia ở dạng số ít.

Question 6 Many successful (A) film directions (B) are former (C) actors who desire to expand (D) their

experience in the film industry.

Giải thích: film directions → film directors (các đạo diễn phim).

Question 7 We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest (D).

Giải thích: she is honest → her honesty vì trong một chuỗi liệt kê thì các từ (cụm từ) phải cùng thuộc 1 lớp từ

loại.Trong câu này her intelligence và cheerful disposition là cụm danh từ thì sau từ nối and cũng phải là 1

cụm danh từ.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

Question 8: If she ______ sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.

A. hasn’t been

B. wasn’t

C. weren’t

D. hadn’t been

Giải thích: Động từ trong mệnh đề chính của câu trên được chia ở dạng tương lai hoàn thành trong quá khứ

(would have gone) do đó động từ ở mệnh đề If tương ứng phải ở dạng quá khứ hoàn thành (hadn’t been).

Câu trên thuộc mẫu câu điều kiện loại III (không có thật trong quá khứ):

If + QKHT (had done), S + would have done.

Question 9: Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored.

A. according to

B. because of

C. adding up

D. resulting in

Giải thích: according to sth (theo như cái gì), because of (bởi vì), adding up (tính tổng, cộng tất cả lại),

resulting in (dẫn tới kết quả). “The number of points scored” là điều kiện để xét giải thưởng nên ta phải dùng

“according to” . Khi đó câu trên được hiểu là “Các giải thưởng được trao theo số lượng điểm ghi được.”

Question 10: While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state.

A. a number people B. many people

C. few people

D. a few of people

Giải thích: Câu trên bắt đầu bằng While (trong khi mà), do vậy nó diễn đạt 2 vế mang nghĩa trái ngược nhau.

Chúng ta thấy mệnh đề “While southern California is densely populated…(Trong khi ở phía Nam California

dân số đông đúc…) mang nghĩa khẳng định nên mệnh đề còn lại phải mang nghĩa phủ định. Do vậy few

people (ít có người/ ít người) là đáp án chính xác. a number people, many people đều mang nghĩa có nhiều

người, a few of people (một vài người).

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Question 11: The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.

A. so that B. if C. such as D. as if

Giải thích: so that (nên), if (nếu), such as (như là), as if (như thể). Mệnh đề đứng trước phục vụ cho mục đích

được nêu ở mệnh đề sau nên “so that” là đáp án. Khi này câu được hiểu là “Tòa nhà có một bộ máy dò khói

nên bất kỳ ngọn lửa nào cũng bị dập tắt ngay tức khắc.”

Question 12: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver ______ in the crash.

A. were injured

B. are injured

C. was injured

D. have been injured

Giải thích: động từ trần thuật trong câu được chia ở thì quá khứ đơn giản “was announced” do vậy các đáp án

are injured (động từ chia ở thể bị động thời hiện tại đơn giản), và have been injured (động từ chia ở bị động

thời hiện tại hoàn thành) không phải là sự lựa chọn chính xác. Chủ ngữ đứng gần động từ cần được chia nhất

ở dạng ngôi thứ ba số ít vì thế đáp án đúng là was injured.

Question 13: The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________.

A. counterproductive

B. unproductive

C. productivity

D. productive

Giải thích: counterproductive (mang tính hiệu quả trái với mong muốn), unproductive (không mang tính hữu

ích), productivity (năng suất), productive (hữu ích). Xét về mặt ý nghĩa thì đáp án productive là phù hợp hơn

cả. Khi đó câu được hiểu là “Hai quốc gia này đã tiến tới một hợp hiệp định thông qua các cuộc đàm phán

được coi là mang tính hữu ích.”

Question 14: Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.

A. at

B. about

C. in

D. on

Giải thích: ta có cấu trúc to persit in sth/ Ving mang nghĩa khăng khăng làm điều gì.

Question 15: Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.

A. so as to

B. so that

C. in view of D. with a view to

Giải thích: so as to (để/ để mà), so that (nên), in view of (xét thấy, bởi vì), with a view to (với ý định/ với hy

vọng). Về mặt ý nghĩa của câu thì so as to là phù hợp hơn cả. Khi này câu được hiểu là “Đảm bảo có ít nhất

một khoảng trống 3cm để cho vừa đủ lỗ thông gió.”

Question 16: Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?

A. he would rather

B. he feels like C. would he like

D. he would like

Giải thích: chúng ta có cấu trúc would like to do sth mang nghĩa thích làm điều gì đó.

Question 17: My car is getting unreliable; I think I’ll trade it ______ for a new one.

A. off

B. away

C. in

D. up

Giải thích: cụm từ to trade sth in mang nghĩa đổi cái cũ lấy cái mới (có các thêm tiền).

Question 18: The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.

A. banged

B. hit

C. knocked

D. put

Giải thích: cụm từ to knock down mang nghĩa phá đổ (nhà), dỡ (nhà).

Question 19: _______ that she burst into tears.

A. Her anger was such

B. So angry she was C. She was so anger

D. Such her anger was

Giải thích: such that mang nghĩa đến nỗi mà/ đến mức mà là đáp án chính xác. Khi này câu được hiểu là

“Nỗi tức giận đến mức làm cô ấy òa khóc.”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete

each of the following exchanges.

Question 20: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”

John: “______”

A. In fact, I myself don’t like it.

B. You’re welcomed.

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C. I’m glad you like it.

D. But do you know how much it costs?

Giải thích: Lời đáp mang tính lịch sự nhã nhặn nhất cho câu “Thanks for the nice gift!” (Cám ơn về món quà

xinh xắn này!) chỉ có thể là “I’m glad you like it” (Mình rất vui vì cậu thích món quà này.)

Question 21: Mary:” Have you brought my umbrella? – Peter: “Oh, no! I …………again. That is stupid of

me.”

A. forgot

B. have forgotten

C. had forgotten

D. forget

Key: B (đã quên rồi, ta chia thì hiện tại hoàn thành)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain

B. exchange

C. explain

D. arrange

account for = explain = giải thích cho

A. phàn nàn B. trao đổi C. giải thích D. sắp xếp

Question 23: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

suggestions = hints = gợi ý, đề xuất A. tác động B. triệu chứng C. gợi ý

D. luận chứng

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. failed to pay

B. paid in full

C. had a bad personality

D. was paid much money

defaulted = vỡ nợ, phá sản A. không thể trả nợ B. thanh toán đầy đủ C. tính xấu D. trả rất nhiều tiền

Question 25: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .

A. elicited B. irregular C. secret

=> KEY D: illicit = bất hợp pháp

D. legal

A. lộ ra

B. bất thường

C. bí mật

D. hợp pháp

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning

to each of the following questions.

Question 26: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.

A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous. B. David drove so fast and was very dangerous.

C. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous.

D. David drove so fast that was very dangerous.

Giải thích: It trong “it was very dangerous” thay thế cho cả mệnh đề “David drove so fast”. Viết lại câu đã

cho bằng cách dùng mệnh đề quan hệ với which – which có thể thay thế cho mệnh đề đứng trước.

Question 27: The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”

A. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.

B. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.

C. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.

D. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately.

Giải thích: Câu nói trực tiếp là câu mệnh lệnh và có thái độ ra lệnh (động từ abandon và dấu chấm cảm cuối

câu). Tương ứng với nó ở dạng gián tiếp ta dùng order sb + to infinitive (ra lệnh cho ai đó làm gì).

Question 28: The critics undervalued his new book.

A. The critics rejected his new book.

B. The critics were fed up with his new book.

C. The critics had a low opinion of his new book.

D. The critics turned down his new book.

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Giải thích: to undervalue = to have a low opinion: đánh giá thấp, coi rẻ, coi thường. Câu C là cách viết lại

của câu đã cho bằng cách dùng cụm từ tương đương.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each

pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: I had just come home. Then I heard the phone ringing.

A. No sooner had I come home then I heard the phone ringing.

B. Scarcely had I come home when I heard the phone ringing.

C. I had barely come home than I heard the phone ringing.

D. Hardly barely come home did I hear the phone ringing.

Question 30: The train couldn’t leave. It was due to the snow storm.

A. The snow storm made the train unable to leave.

B. The snow storm prevented the train to leave.

C. The snow storm made it impossible for the train to leave.

D. The train couldn’t leave because it was due to the snow storm.

Make it impossible for O to V: làm cho không thể

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on youranswer sheet to indicate the correct

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

The wind controls our planet’s weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex

force (31)______ can kill and spread fear?

On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h

(32)______ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5 -billion worth of damage was caused and

19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours.

Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (33)______ 7 storm. They

remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (34)______ most of Britain

was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in

1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.

Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (35)______ of the power of the wind. It is one part of the

weather that people generally do not give a second thought to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial

role in people’s lives.

Question 31: A. what

B. which

C. when

D. where

Giải thích: Chỗ trống cần điền là một đại từ quan hệ bổ sung ý nghĩa cho cụm từ “this complex force” nên

đại từ chỉ vật “which” là phương án thích hợp nhất. Lưu ý ta không thể dùng “what” vì mệnh đề quan hệ

không có hàm ý nghi vấn, dấu chấm hỏi là của cụm từ “how much” ở đầu câu.

Question 32: A. ran

B. blew

C. flew

D. spread

Giải thích: Run: chạy (người và động vật); blow: thổi, cuốn đi (gió); flow: chảy (nước); spread: trải, căng ra,

bày ra. “130 km/h” trong đoạn văn là con số chỉ sức gió trong cơn mưa nên động từ “blow” là đáp án.

Question 33: A. strength

B. length

C. power

D. force

Giải thích: Strength: sức mạnh, cường độ, mặt mạnh; length: độ dài; power: quyền năng; force: đơn vị đo sức

gió. Sau chỗ trống là số 7 chỉ sức gió (cấp 7) nên danh từ phải điền chính là force.

Question 34: A. until

B. why

C. when

D. while

Giải thích: Đại từ quan hệ cần điền đóng vai trò là trạng ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ bổ sung ý nghĩa cho

ngày 25 tháng 1 năm 1990 đứng trước đó nên đáp án đúng là when.

Question 35: A. recalls

B. remains

C. memories

D. reminders

Giải thích: Recall: khả năng nhớ lại, sự hồi tưởng; remains: phế tích, tàn tích (chiến tranh, tòa nhà…);

memory: trí nhớ, bộ nhớ; reminder: vật làm nhớ lại, cách nhắc nhớ. Recall và memory dùng cho khả năng

của con người nên với chủ ngữ nói về thời tiết thì đáp án là reminders.

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